Climate Insights for Steynsrus

The climate in Steynsrus is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 678mm of precipitation falls per year. Januar is the wettest month, receiving around 128mm of rainfall. Steynsrus is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: Dezember, Januar, November. The coldest months are Juli, Juni, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Temperatures in Steynsrus vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Dezember, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Steynsrus is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 678mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 128mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9mm. That's 118mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Steynsrus is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Steynsrus, which began on June 21, 2026. Steynsrus is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in Dezember at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Steynsrus is during März, April, September, Oktober and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, Dezember can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while Juli is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Steynsrus based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.